Today I decided to take a more detailed look at her mouth, and found that the fang is indeed loose and protruding horizontally. This would normally be a red flag for me and I would take her to the vet without question, but I am a little bit confused about her situation.

If your 6-year-old female cat has a loose fang, it’s important to address the issue promptly to ensure her comfort and health. Here’s what you need to know: There are several reasons why your cat’s fang might be loose: Dental Disease: Gum disease or periodontal disease can cause teeth to become loose.

Clinical signs: Front top long tooth (fang, or canine?) is loose, sticks out from her mouth. Duration: A couple of weeks. Your general location: NYC. I have noticed the tooth over the last few weeks, sort of hanging out and stupidly wondering if it just had always looked like that.

If you suspect your cat has broken a tooth, see if they will let you look inside their mouth. “I recommend pulling up the upper ‘lips’ and looking for abnormalities,” says Dr. Stacy Choczynski Johnson. The pointed canine teeth, or “fangs,” at the front of a cat’s mouth are the most likely to break. You may notice:

Customer: My cat is 16 years old and i just noticed his bottom fang is loose and sticking out further than his other tooth. It obviously bothers him and is easy to move when i touch it, but from what i can see it is intact.